Tinkering with Gut Microbes Boosts Brain Plasticity in Mice

By Sophie Fessl

Intestinal bacteria contribute to the effect of stimulating environments on the brain’s ability to adapt, a study concludes.

Epstein-Barr Virus Causes Multiple Sclerosis: Study

By Christie Wilcox

Experts say new research provides strong evidence that a common herpesvirus can trigger the chronic inflammatory disease.

La Botaniste, 1810–1865

By Sukanya Charuchandra

Elaborate annotations hidden in a copy of Sir James Edward Smith’s The English Flora hinted at the life of a mysterious woman botanist.

Over-the-Counter Antihistamines Could Help Against Cancer

By Alejandra Manjarrez

The binding of histamine with one of its receptors within the tumor environment makes cancer cells more resistant to immunotherapy, according to a new study. Blocking that binding could improve responses to treatment.

Exposure to Chemical from Babies Linked to Aggression

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Webinar: The Influence of Rare Cells in the Nervous System

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

In this webinar brought to you by The Scientist, Sebastian Lewandowski and Philip Hasel will explore the latest biological insights learned from studying rare cell populations in the nervous system.

Poster: Focus on Structure to Verify Protein Function

By The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with RedShiftBio

Download this poster to learn how infrared light reveals protein structure and how microfluidic modulation spectroscopy works.

January 2022 Interactive Crossword

By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Do you know the 8-letter nocturnal bird sometimes called a goatsucker?

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